Question 1

Per reviews, it seems extract has more flavor.  Why use paste?  For the flecks to be seen?  Thanks.

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I disagree. The paste has more vanilla flavor. Extract has more alcohol flavor. I exclusively use this vanilla bean paste and I love the flavor it adds to all my baked goods.

Question 2

Not being familiar with vanilla bean paste, is this a liquid or paste texture? Also, is it measured the same as regular vanilla when using in recipes?

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It is a little runnier than a true paste, a bit thicker than honey.  I love it.  It gives a much more pronounced vanilla flavor.  It is fantastic in cookies.  It does have a bit of sugar in it but just tons of true vanilla beans.  I use the same measurement, sometimes adding even more just because I love vanilla.  I always have this in my pantry.

Question 3

Vanilla as ingredients  3 & 4? More likely 4&5 since there IS alcohol in extract - quality sounds dicey with much filler before vanillas - what gives?

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I can’t answer to the ingredient list or proportions but can say I’ve found this to be a wonderful product especially for receipes where I want the flecks of vanilla bean to show (ice cream, whipped cream, vanilla sponge cake, pound cake).  It has a heavenly aroma and deep flavor.  I appreciate not having to scrape a vanilla bean when recipes call for that.

Question 4

Does it contain alcohol ??

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http://www.amazon.com/Nielsen-Massey-Madagascar-Bourbon-Vanilla/dp/B002HQE11O/ref=cm_cd_al_qh_dp_t  Did you look at the closeup on the lable? Apparently it doesn't have alcohol, but does contain SUGAR (!) and other additives. No thanks.

Asin	B006OD5ISG
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item Model Number	BHBS0519S3830
Manufacturer	Nielsen-Massey Vanillas
Product Dimensions	2.54 x 2.54 x 15.24 cm; 226.8 g

Nielsen Massey Paste Vanilla Pure BLND, 4 OZ

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